Every line has a potential story to tell. Line weight gives it that voice.
Line weight makes your marks more expressive and drawings more dynamic. Together, we’ll break down and explore this basic fundamental of drawing. 
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You have FOUR chances to win.
Take my two latest classes, <a href="https://skl.sh/3Y95zQX" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Basics of Line Weight</a>, or  <a href="https://skl.sh/4bwtZaA" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Drawing From the Arm</a>.
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For each review and project you share, you receive an entry. You may earn up to four entries! **Please note, reviews must be shared to the Review Section of the class. The giveaway will run between now and Friday, November 15 at 11:59 CST. Once it's closed, I'll randomly choose one winner and share the results here on Skillshare!
Reviews and  projects previously shared in both the  Basics of Line Weight and Drawing From the Arm classes  do qualify.
Hi! I’m Joe Smigielski, a Top Teacher here on Skillshare. I’ve been drawing and painting professionally since 2000.  Welcome to this class from my Drawing Basics Series, in which we’re exploring Line Weight together!  The ability to adjust pressure while drawing, allows you to manipulate lines, adding thickness and intensity - giving contrast, dimension and expression to your work. This class will help you fine-tune your pressure control, as we explore the endless possibilities of line weight.
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Subtle use of pressure can take your mark making and drawing to the next level!
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<li>Dial in your subtle pressures.</li>
<li>Explore several practical uses for line weight.  Line weight is an instant drawing toolkit.</li>
<li>Learn insights about illustrating with line weight, as we make a wide range of line weights coordinate and harmonize.</li>
<li>Gain a technique for working spontaneously.</li>
<li>Develop subtle awareness and control  the hand in crafting marks.</li>
<li>Discover how subtle use of pressure can bring out the natural voice of your marks.</li>
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The class is beginner friendly.
 It's for both  traditional and digital artists.
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This class is for traditional as well as digital artists!
Traditional artists need a pencil and paper.
Digital artists will need your favorite illustration app and a pressure stylus or pencil,  choose a pressure sensitive brush.
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After earning my degree in Art education from Wayne State University in Michigan, I spent several years in the classroom teaching art education. In 2000, I left to become a full time artist and have been happily creating work ever since. In addition to line art, I am also an accomplished oil and acrylic painter, as well as a digital artist, who has sold my work online, in art festivals, as well as brick and mortar stores and galleries across the United States. My work has been featured both in print and on television.
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Are you ready to tell the story in your lines? If so, let's dive in!
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